2008 BMW M5 vs. 1991 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1991 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1991 Maserati Shamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Maserati Shamal. 2008 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1991 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1991 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 1991 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M5 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
